There are 6 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Manipal by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nager Coil Town to Udupitrain 19577
17h 10m₹614–3,927Bus via Kochi
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Vythilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam Vytila to Manipalbus
18h 32m₹1,449–1,934Drive 752 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Manipalcar 752 km
11h 35m₹8,541–12,336Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TCR - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
11h 11mBus
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from Techno park to Manipalbus
19h 10m₹1,203–2,827Train to Trivandrum, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
7h 57m₹6,188–35,140
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Manipal is to bus via Kochi which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,000 and takes 18h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Manipal is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹36,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanyakumari to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Manipal via Ernakulam Vytila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanyakumari to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Udupi via Nager Coil Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Manipal is 775 km. The road distance is 752 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 17h 10m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 17h 10m to get from Kanyakumari to Manipal, including transfers.
Kanyakumari to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kanyakumari station.
Kanyakumari to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nager Coil Town station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Manipal is to train which takes 17h 10m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kochi, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,000 and takes 18h 32m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Manipal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nager Coil Town to Udupi twice a week. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanyakumari to Manipal via Vythilla Hub and Ernakulam Vytila in around 18h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nager Coil Town to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kanyakumari to Vythilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–440
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹340–420
Bus from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹100–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Getting around the Cyclades, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Kanyakumari to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vythilla Hub station.
Kanyakumari to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Manipal is 752 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Kanyakumari to Manipal.
There are 318+ hotels available in Manipal.